scadaman66

$200 Oil - Who's Going to Pay For It?

Hey asd - what makes you think all Americans drive SUV's? As for the $8 a gallon, most of that is going to your socialized healthcare system. I think you are watching too much Al-Jazera or whatever it's called - you know, 24 hr a day US bashing. Get a life.

Comparing Income Taxes: Clinton vs. Bush

Yes, debt did "cease" if you want to call it that, but also remember, the stock market was roaring in the 90's, mainly because of Bush the first taxcuts. Billy Bob took credit for the "boom" even though the wheels were put in motion before he got there. I don't care who is in the White House - Democrat, Republican, whatever - if the stock market tanks, tax receipts will go down..WAY down.

Comparing Income Taxes: Clinton vs. Bush

Hey perspective - you're the moron. You missed the point in between all of your huffing and puffing. You'll never see the consumption tax in a million years in this country, you are living in a little fantasy world. All the other folks that posted, including me are saying is that they are tired of listening to the gristle from other people who say that we don't pay enough taxes, which is total nonsense. The only example that people give who curse in their posts is a bad example. Go write a check.

Comparing Income Taxes: Clinton vs. Bush

Great article - I have emailed it to 5 friends and hope they pass it on to many more. I have always said that I wonder how many people who complain about the Bush taxcuts ever write a extra check out of their own pockets to the IRS. Same goes for the whiners saying we need more money for schools. Write a check then!

Why Gasoline and Food Matter When Measuring Inflation

Excellent article that Larry Kudlow wouldn't approve of I am sure. The feds like to play the game of curve fitting inflation numbers so they don't have to pay out big increases every year to Social Security recipients, etc. If people would hear the truth about inflation, which is probably more like 8 - 10%, there would be widespread panic. I know of nothing except obsolete computers, digital cameras, and other electronic items that fall in price every year. Even if someone does not drive, he or she is feeling the effects of higher oil prices in their electric bill (wait until the price caps come off in a lot of states in a few years...hold on to your wallets folks!), dairy products, household products, and on and on and on. Couple higher inflation with little or no wage increases for many people and it is just a matter of time until we see another nasty recession. The only thing the average investor / saver can do is buy oil and commodity stocks and ride the wave. While other dimwits on TV are moaning about "big oil" you can laugh out loud and make money too.